Gerard’s investment career began at County NatWest Securities, before moving to senior Board level roles at Credit Commercial de France UK, Framlington Group, GT Management, Morley Fund Management (now Aviva Investors) and Hermes Investment Management.

He is currently a non-executive director and shareholder in Phoenix Fund Services, a growing boutique administrator and advisor to a number of financial businesses as an independent consultant.

A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and a graduate of the London School of Economics, Gerard has over 20 years of board level experience in the investment industry, ranging from a 50 strong service provider to global investment managers with thousands of staff worldwide.